We had perfect weather for our midday hike: 68'F and a brisk easterly wind. We only went to Cedar Bluffs, which I recall being about 1/2 way down. Dont stop at Oooh Ah point, go to the Cedar or a little farther. The point sticks out into the middle of the canyon!! Take snacks, food, and water. There is plenty of room for hikers and the ...

We packed down South Kaibab on May 12th when the weather was 15-20 degrees above normal - the last mile down was brutalizing in the heat. Temps were at 105, all in my party ran out of water (each drinking 1 gallon and 1 liter of water and electrolytes). Hiking up on Bright Angel was just as brutal in the heat, but at least there are water stops - ...